I think it's possible for her to stay about 50 lbs if both her parents were the same. My Ginger is 45-50 lbs and is a good size, but she tends to be more laid back. Jack who is about 95 lbs is a big, goofy, nut ball who THINKS he is a lap dog. I can't lift him at all, but he is so lovable that his size doesn't matter. So, the personality has to be taken into account, too. I can't go on the puppy sizes as both mine are rescues and I didn't get to share their very young puppy days with them. A breeder needs to weigh in for further info.
But size won't matter if you teach her to behave, mind her manners and be very lovable.
Permalink Reply by Maya on December 18, 2008 at 10:15am
I know exactly what you mean! Cassie is about 20lbs heavier than what we were going for, and she's still just a puppy - 8 months. Yet, not only that her size doesn't bother me, I even like it now, because I can't imagine her looking any different!
I read on this site I found that had a chart that (approximately) a puppy is at 40% of their weight/size at 4 months and than it might vary by as much as ten pounds at full adult weight/size. Of course, given some don't eat like my Molly and other pups have ferocious appetites...I think the average can be deceiving. I also think genetics if they take after mom or dad or precious larger breed grandparent can play a huge factor in outcome.
Marcia..here is an example of doodles on the smaller size....Mine are mini's...
Lacie was 16 pounds at 4 months... and is now 26 pounds at 8 months. (F1)
Mia was 12 pounds at 4 months... and now 17 pounds at almost 6 months (F1B)
Our Abby was just to the vet yesterday for shots and at 13 weeks she weighs 20#, and she should be heavier. She is on the thin side - tho my vet told me not to worry. (yeah right!!) She also said that Abby will be a large dog. How large - I guess time will tell...